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2013
Schmidt, Gary D.
Marti´n De Porres : the Rose in the Desert
The story of Saint Martin de Porres--an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice.
32 p. 2012
Children's Nonfiction Book
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2012
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Diego Rivera : his World and Ours
An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera.
32 p. 2011
Easy Nonfiction Book
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2011
Velasquez, Eric
Grandma's Gift
This prequel to Velasquez's biographical picture book "Grandma's Records" is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother.
2010
Easy Picture Book
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2010
Mora
Book Fiesta! : Celebremos El Di´a de los Niños/El Di´a de los Libros
Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El dia de los ninos, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children (April 30) and the book fiestas that are often included.
[32] p. 2009
Spanish Easy Picture Book MORA
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2009
Morales, Yuyi
Just in Case
As Senor Calavera prepares for Grandma Beetle's birthday he finds an alphabetical assortment of unusual presents, but with the help of Zelmiro the Ghost, he finds the best gift of all.
2008
Easy Picture Book MORALES
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2008
Montes, Marisa
Los Gatos Black On Halloween
Easy to read, rhyming text about Halloween night incorporates Spanish words, from las brujas riding their broomsticks to los monstruos whose monstrous ball is interrupted by a true horror.
2006
Easy Picture Book MONTES
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2006
Mora, Pat
Dona Flor
Dona Flor, a giant lady with a big heart, sets off to protect her neighbors from what they think is a dangerous animal, but soon discovers the tiny secret behind the huge noise.
2005
Easy Picture Book MORA
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2004
Morales, Yuyi
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
In this version of a traditional tale, Se~nor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.
2003
Easy Nonfiction Book 511 M
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2002
Soto, Gary
Chato and the Party Animals
Chato decides to throw a pachanga for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found. Includes glossary of Spanish words with English translation.
2000
Easy Picture Book SOTO
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2000
Garza, Carmen Lomas
Ventanas Magicas: Papel Picado Y Relatos
La autora describe las costumbres mexicanas de su familia por picado papel.
30 p. 1999
Spanish Children's Nonfiction Book 305.868 G
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1998
Soto, Gary
Snapshots from the Wedding
A Chicana flower girl relates the events of the wedding day.
1997
Easy Picture Book SOTO
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1996
Soto, Gary
Chato's Kitchen
To get the ratoncitos, little mice who have moved into the barrio, to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more. But he is not prepared for the unexpected guest who accompanies the mice.
1995
Easy Picture Book SOTO
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